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About

Ilminster ward encompasses the historic market town of Ilminster itself, along with several surrounding villages and hamlets in the rural South Somerset district. The area is characterised by a mix of agricultural land, wooded valleys, and the settlements along the A303 corridor. The town centre retains a traditional layout with independent shops and local services centred around its minster church.

The physical geography is defined by the River Isle, which flows through the town, and the surrounding ridges of the Blackdown Hills. A notable local feature is the Dillington Estate, which includes a historic house and extensive grounds used for educational and cultural purposes. The ward's economy combines light industry on its outskirts with a strong base in farming and community-focused retail in the town.

Area overview

On average Ilminster has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ilminster is £51,627 per year. There are 5 schools in Ilminster: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ilminster is home to around 10,480 people, with a population density of about 124.9 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ilminster Population
10,480
Population density
124.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.05(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.58(-56%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.58(-29%)
Other theft
3.15(-44%)
Public order
3.05(-53%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,040
95.8%
Other White
163
1.56%
Irish
50
0.48%
White and Asian (mixed)
35
0.33%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
30
0.29%
Total population: 10,480

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,801
31.65%
Level 3 (A level)
1,517
17.14%
No qualifications
1,469
16.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,259
14.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
949
10.72%
Total 16+ residents: 8,850

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,222
46.56%
Owns with a mortgage
1,235
25.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
601
12.59%
Other social rented
461
9.66%
Other forms of private rent
112
2.35%
Total households: 4,772

Property prices in Ilminster

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £260,500 in Ilminster area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,375,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ilminster in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ilminster over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached40£470,000£3,765
Flats11£155,000£2,600
Semi-Detached37£255,000£3,212
Terraced46£235,000£2,778

10 years median price trend in Ilminster

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ilminster.

All postcodes in Ilminster

TA190PA

Mill Lane

TA199RR

Goose Lane

TA190SB

Bere Mills Lane

TA178TD

Boyton Lane

TA199BX

Home Farm Way

TA190QG

Apple Close

TA199QJ

The Lane

TA190NT

Ilminster

TA199PT

Herne View

TA199AD

Brewery Lane

TA199EL

Bay Hill

TA199GG

Ilminster

TA199PN

Green Lane

TA199BH

Wadham Close

TA199DW

Station Approach

TA199NL

Stewley

TA199EG

Bay Hill

TA199SD

Carlan Stepps

TA199NJ

Stewley

TA199RS

Riverside

TA199RN

Church Lane

TA199DT

Bay Hill

TA190AW

East Street

TA190BU

Walnut Place

TA199JP

Bay Hill

TA199PZ

Ilminster

TA199PA

Windmill Hill Lane

TA204BU

Crewkerne Road

TA204DX

Fore Street

TA199NQ

Ilminster

TA190EP

Long Close

TA190EL

Listers Hill

TA199RP

Hazelwell Lane

TA199DH

Canal Way

TA199DG

Carnival Close

TA204BF

Ilminster

TA204ED

Back Street

TA204JU

Fosse Way

TA203AF

Four Lanes

TA190BA

Wharf Lane

TA199RJ

Suggs Lane

TA199PJ

Winterhay Lane

TA190DQ

Old Road

TA199LZ

Ashton Close

TA204LG

Hazlewood Terrace

TA190AL

East Street

TA190SQ

Stibbear Lane

TA199AL

Hillview Terrace

TA199FP

Thornleigh View

TA190BE

Blackdown View

TA199PE

Fairfield

TA204BH

Knapps Lane

TA199LD

Cad Road

TA199JX

Pound Road

TA204DY

Fore Street

TA199QL

Channells Lane

TA199PW

Station Road

TA204AA

Tolley's Lane

TA190AH

East Street

TA199QU

Broadway Hill

TA190EE

Breowan Close

TA199SL

Standerwick Orchard

TA190BL

Ditton Street

TA190DH

Silver Street

TA204JP

Church Street

TA190AT

Bay Hill

TA204EE

Ebben Lane

TA190ED

Ashcombe Court

TA199LB

Broadway Road

TA190HJ

Herne Rise

TA199FA

Canal Way

TA190DA

Church Walk

TA204JE

Court Street

TA201RS

Paintmoor Lane

TA199QP

Shave Lane

TA204DU

Kingston Well Lane

TA190AJ

East Street

TA199PY

Cheshay's Hill

TA199PX

Cheshay's Hill

TA199QQ

Goose Lane

TA199QD

Harvey Way

TA199SB

Olivers Lane

TA199LA

Cad Road

TA199BJ

Speke Close

TA204JB

Pooles Lane

TA204BP

Swan Down

TA190PD

Moolham Lane

TA204JJ

Westernway

TA204JZ

Leigh Lane

TA190SG

Chilworthy Lane

TA190RS

New Buildings

TA190PW

Cricket Court Cottage

TA199PF

Bushs Orchard

TA203BQ

Bell Lane

TA199JS

Ilminster

TA190HL

Herne Rise

TA199NE

Crow Lane

TA190DP

Listers Hill

TA199ND

Ilminster

TA199FB

River Brook Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.